Dubrovnik, Croatia



Dubrovnik Croatia - If you are the type of travel person that's looking to visit a destination that has already stepped in history as well as natural beauty, or just someone who likes to eat great food, drink some good drinks or relax a little, then you should definitely get on the next plane to visit one of Europe's most amazing old towns - Dubrovnik.


Dubrovnik Croatia - Dubrovnik tourism

Even though this town is known for it's turbulent history during which was occupied or conquered by a number of its European neighbors and their colonial powers, right now Dubrovnik is a town at peace which allows for it's visitors to make the most out of it's architecture, blue seas and white pebble Dubrovnik beaches. Dubrovnik tourism is one of the town's main industries also and you shouldn't have any trouble finding accommodation in Dubrovnik so that you can visit all of it's main attractions. There are plenty of hotels in Dubrovnik for you to take in consideration.


Dubrovnik has also drawn huge amounts of people that are seeking fine accommodations for centuries, as well as those that are into perfect cuisine, beautiful surroundings and a variety of recreational opportunities.
It was described as "heaven on earth" by Grorge Bernard Shaw as well.

dubrovnik croatia, city walls


Dubrovnik Croatia itself dates back from the 7th century and is also on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. The buildings in it represent a cross-section of medieval architectural styles and well preserved remain, and it is also enclosed by city walls that are built during the 13th century. Just inside the main entrance to the old city at Pile Gate you'll find Onofrio's Fountain which is one of most famous Dubrovnik attractions and also a popular meeting place for both locals and tourists. It's main street - the Stradun is the center of the old town, originally a channel that was separating an island from the mainland that was later filled in to link two opposite towns into the city of Dubrovnik. You'll easily be able to find numerous churches, museums and monasteries that you can take your time to explore.

It boasts lots of restaurants, ships and bars. And in case you are the party type, you should know that Dubrovnik nightlife is vivid as well. On the other hand, the coastal belt is awash with marinas, coves as well as promenades. You'll find that most of the best beaches and hotels are located north west of the town at Lapad, as well as on the north east part - Ploce. And in case you ever get lost or would simply like to take a look at how the town looks from above, you should take a look at a Dubrovnik map for that matter.


The Dubrovnik airport is easily accessible, and you'll find that throughout the year there are plenty of different events occurring that you can attend to. Many airlines now fly into Dubrovnik.
The Dubrovnik weather is mostly sunny throughout the year, and it has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and long whilst the winters a short and mild.

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